[C320-list] Garhauer Davits Installation Height

[Gus Macdonald]

The PO fitted my Garhauer davits which I believe are the larger diameter tubes with the support base plates fitted to the vertical transom.  The davits also carry solar panels.  Sailing with the dinghy up has not been an issue.   Attention is needed when docking in tighter marinas due the swing of the dinghy as the boat is turned.  I don’t know the height of the dinghy.  The major disadvantage is that the swim ladder cannot be deployed.  Maybe others have found a solution to this issue?

Gus
Lindisfarne
#999
 
> On Feb 23, 2022, at 5:51 PM, RichF RF <richfcatalina320 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Just received the kit with extended 42 and 45-inch arms on recommendation
> from Mark at Garhauer to accommodate the large HB-300 Achilles Dinghy we
> use.  Mark stated it's a user preference to install the base plates on the
> vertical transom vs the horizontal step on the sugar scoop. I have seen
> some of the pictures posted in the owner's section and am wondering, for
> those that use davits, if they have any feedback on the height of the
> dinghy being an issue when motoring or sailing.  That seems to be the main
> concern on where the base mounts are installed.
> 
> I'm leaning toward the vertical transom location, but would love to hear
> any feedback from anyong that has already done this.  Seems they would be
> in the way less on the transom as well.
> 
> Thanks,
> Rich F. #990